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Earth Removal Advisory Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Revises Earth Removal Permit Requirements

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Committee Approves Recommended Earth Removal Permit

The committee unanimously approved a recommended earth removal permit and two accompanying memoranda for submission to the Select Board. The materials were scheduled for distribution to board members, the Town Administrator, and Amrize, with a Select Board presentation planned for June 3, 2026.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Committee Revises Earth Removal Permit Requirements

The committee agreed to revise the Amrize permit application, including testing, blasting, reporting, and notification requirements. The current permit year will retain three dust and noise tests, with at least one dust test during blasting and one test scheduled between July 1 and August 30.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Committee Reviews Earth Removal Permit Changes

The committee reviewed a proposed 2026–2027 permit change that would combine excavation levels closer to Swampscott Road and allow up to 10 80-foot blasts in the fall. Members also agreed that air-quality and dust testing should follow clearly stated permit requirements and occur during the permit period.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Committee Plans Earth Removal Bylaw Amendment

The committee plans to recommend an amendment to the Earth Removal section of Swampscott’s General Bylaw for Annual Town Meeting. Members also identified gaps in required monitoring: only two particulate and fugitive-dust tests were completed in 2025, and heavy-metal testing may not be occurring.

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